Tag Archives: Yamaha

Safety first, looks second ! – for motorcycle turn signals, taillights, and brake lights

Posted on August 18, 2011 by lstrick115

Yesterday a sportsbike passed me and it had an integrated taillight – the one with the turn signals, taillight, and brake light all in one unit.  When they used their turn signal, it was not very noticeable.  Maybe other integrated … Continue reading →

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Fix the Virago 250 gearing ! Changing sprockets (gearing) on Yamaha Virago 250 to 17/38, 17/40, 17/42, etc.

Posted on August 17, 2011 by lstrick115

The stock sprockets on the Virago 250 are 16 teeth (Front) and 45 teeth (Rear). Yamaha sells this model worldwide; the gearing is probably fine for some areas, but for travel on “high” speed paved roads, in my opinion the … Continue reading →

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